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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,952.18, 695,757.55 and 160,269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,952.18, 695,757.55 and 160,269.05 is: 240,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,952.18 : 695,757.55 = 160,269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,952.18/695,757.55 = 160,269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,952.18x = 695,757.55 × 160,269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,952.18x = 111,508,401,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,508,401,568.83/463,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,344.60

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